Saturday's Previews & Reviews (23rd April)

Quick review of my last post and bets.

First off was the Eve Johnson Houghton colt Blatant who had one run already in the Brocklesby when finishing down the field after being a touch keen. I managed to grab 3s early in the morning and was pleased to see the money come.

The favourites flip flopped as the Gay Kelleway runner who won on debut drited like a leg had fell off. Ocean Cloud with the experience was quickly out the blocks, Blatant looked more experienced himself today following behind but even with the penalty Ocean Cloud looked like never stopping as Blatant finished second, could be useful this winner. ❎

Next bet was the David Evans runner Soleil Blanc, another win bet, the confidence is shot at this point as the search for a winner continued, it was another race nothing went right, one was withdrawn then Soleil Blanc didn't want to go in the stalls, ah I was thinking of just cashing out at this stage as I knew my fate, Soleil Blanc reared up leaving the stalls and lost a few lengths so game over as she never got involved at all ❎

Now for the one we've all been waiting for Graceland's Girl who I had as a tracker last year for Tim Easterby, lots of negatives before the race, the trainers fto record, the price of course, fuck it you have to be in it to win it I thought so the night before I had a small each way at 50/1 and went to bed dreaming about the Iffraaj filly winning (actually true story).

Next morning I was watching the betting and thought I would see some support but no she drifted out, that's it I thought no chance, next I seen was 80s, then I checked again and into 33s, mmm interesting hey so I went in again, anyway before the race she went off 66s.

The race started as I watched on the bus home from work, I was still weirdly optimistic that she could grab a place. Graceland's Girl started alright to be fair, even though at the back was actually travelling well for a debutante, no signs of being keen but just relaxed, the favourite was serving it up to the field and getting a nice lead, Fentiman started to move up on Graceland's Girl taking them one by one, c'mon you beauty as she started to stay on well, next minute she was making giant strides but the line was coming, c'mon grab a place I thought, yes she moved into third and in fact I'm no jockey but an early move would have seen her win here but I was well pleased and got a few quid back in what has been a terrible month ✅

Just a few trackers tomorrow and no time to write much.

13.45 Ripon 

We have a hot favourite at the time of writing, Insolente ran well on debut in a race that's turning out well. Jaxta was favourite on debut for O'Meara but faded quickly, interesting that he was favourite and needs a market check tomorrow. Two trackers I have are Kings Crown and Honour Your Dreams who came second and third last time to a nice Alice Haynes horse called Fix You. I've taken 5s each way but possible cash out of drifting, both are interesting, maybe I should have done a split stake or I might still.

17.55 Navan 

Not going near this tracker to be honest I'm done with Aidan O'Brien horses, actually I would love to see Newfoundland win here but my money stays in my pocket, the 9/4 could be a great price after the race. 

Early entry

19.25 Ayr April 26

Breaking Light for Karl Burke, short I imagine but well regarded last season.

Thanks for reading. 

On The Cold List (Trackers And Previews)

13.45 Kempton Mon 18 April

One tracker here for Eve Johnson Houghton and owners Woodway 20 who had a lovely winner with Whistle And Flute the other day. Blatant ran in the Brocklesby and was a touch keen the first few furlongs, pretty steady in the betting that day. I would expect a better run here but can he beat Ocean Cloud who looks a nice type is a different matter. Ocean Cloud carries a penalty here, tough race to be honest and a watching brief for me.

15.05 Yarmouth Tue 19 April

Eight go to post here and potentially a few nice fillies who make their debut, I'm concentrating on my tracker Soleil Blanc who nearly landed a touch for me at Windsor last Monday. The 50,000 purchase is trained by David Evans. The 12/1 shot was slowly away, then met trouble before flying at the finish. Honestly the Fast Company filly would have won if quicker away, can't imagine much price here and also has a few nice looking first season sires 2yos to contend with.

I do still have 3yo trackers coming through and honestly looking at my notes it's something I'm really considering stopping if they don't do the business this year. Writing my bets down is a good way of weeding out the negative bets, the early signs are that this season is their last season.

A few early entries here.

15.25 Catterick Wed 20 April.

 

One tracker I have here is the Tim Easterby trained Graceland's Girl for owners The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner who cost £17,000 at the Yearling Sales in 2020. Offspring include full-brother Storting who won a couple of times for Mick Channon and half-sister to another Channon horse called Caravela who won three times. Not going to lie, I'm taking a leap of faith here, especially first time out as Easterby doesn't have the best record with winners never mind debutante winners. I will keep an eye on the market.

Another 3yo debutante here but feel bit more confident about this one 

Chelmsford 16.35 Thursday April 21

Early entry here for Richard Hughes and his 3yo Acclamation colt Zero Carbon. Richard Hughes is in great form with his 2yos so I hope it's extended to his 3yos here. Zero Carbon worked well last season and was well regarded. I just hope he can produce it first time as a 3yo. The 45,000 gns purchase is a bit of a gamble here considering half-sister Andelysa has been average to say the least for trainer William Knight. Anything over 10s is negative.

On another note it was great to see Dave Lowe have a great day with his 2yos yesterday. Dave is an owner I have plenty of time for after kindly forwarding information to the blog. He did give 11/1 winner Absolutely Flawless a mention so hopefully a few readers got on, I wish I would have took his advice as I bet on the Charlie Fellowes 2yo Strength n Honour who disappointed, I'm definitely on the cold list, actually I'm bloody freezing and need to warm up soon before the betting bank melts away. 

Thanks for reading and sticking with the blog.